LEMON ZEN

LEMON ZEN
drink transcendence

Uplift your perspective with scintillating citrusy deliciousness. Lemony herbs and spices from around the world traditionally used to brighten the mind, refresh the body, & energize our inner radiance. Every sip is like a glistening sunlight parting the mist floating amongst the pines. Free your glow!

Ingredients

Trifolium pratense (red clover[1]) is a herbaceous species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, native to Europe, Western Asia and northwest Africa.

The Formula

Smile is based on herbs that relax the “qi constraint,” excess tension and resistance restricting the flow of life energy as defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine. The aromatic oils in certain herbs and spices have traditionally been used to ease tension and smooth the flow of Qi. This is especially effective in the abdominal region which has a high concentration of nerve fibers. It’s common to accumulate tension here due to a sedentary lifestyle, emotional stagnation and poor breathing habits. The result is a blockage of vital qi flow in an area charged with orchestrating some of our core functions, including digestion. Fragrant, calming chamomile, lavender and linden flowers combine well with the citrusy zest of lemon verbena and lemon myrtle and are nicely balanced with a sprinkle of cooling green spearmint leaves. These aromatic all-stars have a long tradition of use worldwide as common beverages to help free blockages so we can recover our energy, assimilate our food and maintain an even keel.

Uses & Beneﬁts

Drinking Smile everyday encourages us to enter a state of “rest and digest,” the counterbalance to the “ﬁght or ﬂight” nervous-system state in which we often ﬁnd ourselves. It’s not possible to digest well when we are tense, so this Elixir is a good choice after meals to facilitate relaxed, easeful digestion. Smile is a cool, calming, anti-spasmodic blend that is especially beneﬁcial for those who tend to eat on the run or carry excess tension in the belly. It also helps relieve excess gas, crampy bowel disturbances and irregular appetite. Children beneﬁt greatly from drinking Lemon Zen due to its gentle nature and their tendency to hold stress in their bellies. Drink Lemon Zen in the evening to relax the body and mind, reduce restless agitation and excessive worry and encourage restful sleep.

Diffusing Essential oils around the home is one of the best ways to experience the benefits of herbs. Bedtime is a particularly good time to take advantage of these oils, as a way to create an atmosphere of relaxation and calm. Floracopeia is our favorite essential oil company. Floracopeia’s oils are exemplary for both their purity and their impact on the communities that distill them.

During the months when the fresh, aromatic herbs are available, they are perfect to enliven a pitcher of water with their bright tastes and aromas. You can make combinations with fruits like, Lavender and Blueberry, Tulsi and Watermelon, or Mint and Cucumber by stirring a bunch into a container of water, lightly crushing the contents, and chilling in the fridge. Then, enjoy!